Oral health awareness, self-care practices, and associated factors among individuals with diabetes

Description

Diabetes is strongly associated with a wide range of oral health conditions. The relationship between diabetes and oral health is bidirectional: poor glycemic control can exacerbate oral diseases, while existing oral health conditions can further impair glycemic management. Awareness about oral health and appropriate oral self-care practices are essential for improving the overall well-being of individuals with diabetes. Adequate awareness of oral health and the adoption of appropriate oral self-care practices are critical to enhancing the overall well-being of individuals living with diabetes. Despite regional variations, there is a universal need for enhanced education and integrated care approaches. Tailored healthcare strategies can enhance awareness and self-care behaviors to prevent oral health issues, improve diabetes management, and underscore the link between systemic and oral health. This study aimed to assess level of awareness regarding oral health, evaluate reported self-care practices, and identify factors associated with these practices among individuals living with diabetes in Western Amhara region. Data are presented in Stata DTA File and Microsoft Excel 97-2003 Worksheet formats.

Steps to reproduce

Data include 379 patient responses from three randomly selected referral hospitals in Amhara Regional State. Data were collected using a systematic random sampling technique. Binary logistic regression (at p<0.20) was used to identify candidate variables associated with both oral health awareness and self-reported oral health practice for inclusion in the final logistic regression models. Multiple logistic regression model fitted to identify predictors of good oral health awareness and backward stepwise logistic regression to identify predictors of good oral health self-care practices.

Institutions

• University of Gondar

  Amhara, Gonder

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